I am so grateful for the great teachers who saw who I was, knew what I was capable of, and believed in me, even when I didn't. Thank you to all the great teachers...
This one's for you.

Taylor Mali is one slamm'n slam poet.

Who says particle physicists and research technicians can't throw down some slamm'n rap?

The world IS coming together through the most common language of all. Check it out...

Want to be environmentally conscious and do everything you can to reduce your impact on the planet and create a sustainable society? Well, this little ditty will light a fire under your butt. ...a must-see for every citizen of an industrialized country. Americans should watch it three or more times.

(Thanks to Si Ezolt for sending this to me.)

My Sis Rocks!My big sister Margot had the honor of delivering the commencement speech for the University of Central Florida Class of 2007 and did she ever deliver!

If you have 15 minutes to listen to her humor and considerable wisdom, it will be 15 minutes well invested.

I'm SO proud of you Mugwumps!

How NOT to ride a bike in NYC.

Some sick, sick puppies here! A must see for any death-wish, adrenaline junkies.

On fixies too!!

What could be more fun than understanding your place in the universe?

Check out this amazing java animation of the "Powers of 10". You'll be transported from the farthest outer reaches of our known universe to the innermost reaches of our known universe.

Let the geek within rejoice! (After you run through once, use the "manual" button to really take your time and get present to the trip you are taking.) >>>Check it out

If you are a fan of bike racing history, you are going to love this compelling story about the first woman to race The Giro d'Italia.>>>Read More

Ok, more science geek stuff: When we were kids my brother and sister and I discovered a record that my parents had from the infamous Tom Lehrer, an edgy musical satirists of my parent's generation. We learned the words to almost every song, many of which were very biting critiques of 50's society.